[Stevko]

Today we’re taking a close look at the SR80x & SR325x on Headfonia! An article by @Mightygrey

https://www.headfonia.com/grado-sr80x-sr325x-review/

nice review.
think I gonna try 325X again

 

[Mightygrey]

Interesting, I just noticed this on 4OurEars:



It looks like the reason The Hemp was out of stock for a while is because Grado wanted to swap the cable. Now they come with the braided cable, the price increased by $49 (no more 420 jokes), and they’ve stocked up.

But they have the '69' jokes now, right?

 

[BobG55]

Grado PS2000e, PS1000e, PS1000, RS1 w/ buttons, RS1i, RS1e, PS500e, SR325e, GS3000e GS1000e, GS1000i, GH1, GH2, Hemp, Joe Grado’s HP1000 hp2.

Above is a list of all of the Grado headphones I’ve owned at one time or another. The only one I still own is the GS1000i. IMHO, it’s the best sounding Grado I’ve ever listened to and one of the best headphones, overall, I’ve ever listened to.

 

[dynavit]

A package just arrived and see what`s inside: RS1 with brown headband, golden letters and pink drivers. And a RSA with batteries.
First impression: very smooth sounding.

 

[carboncopy]

Grado PS2000e, PS1000e, PS1000, RS1 w/ buttons, RS1i, RS1e, PS500e, SR325e, GS3000e GS1000e, GS1000i, GH1, GH2, Hemp, Joe Grado’s HP1000 hp2.

Above is a list of all of the Grado headphones I’ve owned at one time or another. The only one I still own is the GS1000i. IMHO, it’s the best sounding Grado I’ve ever listened to and one of the best headphones, overall, I’ve ever listened to.

That did not helped. At all. Now I have to buy it.

 

[BobG55]

That did not helped. At all. Now I have to buy it.

 

[Bernard23]

Thi

This

Damn, too late, they've gone!

 

[AWS Soul]

Beautiful Audio merino wool Pads arrived this morning , oh my they sound incredible on my RS1e , the merino wool surely offer a warmer sound signature over the B.A Hybrid leather & merino wool pads. I actually prefer the merino pads over the hybrids so far.
They sure are beautiful aswell .

 

[kmhaynes]

Hi , what's your views on the ps500e compared to the Rs2e you sold. , I have the Rs2e, and have looking at the ps500e. But keeping my rs2e whichever I buy. Thanks for any info. Like sound , fit, pros and cons if any.

I was hesitant at first about moving to the PS500e because several people here called it "dark", and I LOVE the Grado energy and treble. But several other folks said they felt the PS500e wasn't that far off the RS2e, so I went for it, and am really glad I did.

I spent several days listening to my favorite and most well-know tracks, swapping the 500e with the RS2e in very close listening. To my ear and brain, the PS500e is a tick or 2 above the RS2e in several areas: The bass depth and esp. impact -- there is some actual bass hit/body that I don't feel with the RS2e. The clarity and separation between instruments and vocals is better -- vocals (and mids in general) seem more a bit more forward and energetic. This treble seemed pretty even between the two, IMO, and that may be what makes some people say the 500 is darker, because of the slightly greater bass and mids presence but equal treble.

In general the 500 just sounds more open & dimensional, leaving the RS2e to sound just a bit flat in comparison. In comparison, mind you, because there was a time when the RS2e to me was head and shoulders above the SR325e! Grado lovers' one complaint is that the upward movement in their line descent but small, whereas the price difference can be big -- I doubt I will ever afford a PS1K or 2K!

Lastly, I am not opposed to using just a bit of EQ with my ear/headphones, and I don't feel the need for any boost for the PS500e across the spectrum to give me a completely full sound.

Hope that helps. If you are willing to go used and are patient, you can get a PS500e for not much more than the RS2e. If you are paying retail for the PS500e and selling the RS2e, you may not consider the price difference to justify the improvement, unless the $$ is not a limiting factor for you.

 

[funkymartyn]

KmHayes, thanks for your views on the ps500e. Whichever I choose . I'm keeping my RS2e, and other grado. Looking at second hand ps500e about £350. Or new £550. Or even ps1000 second hand around £ 650. Thanks once more.

 

[RedSnapper69]

Damn, too late, they've gone!

Mine are up for sale in the Classifieds

 

[DagsJT]

Ordered the SR325X’s earlier and hopefully they’ll be with me tomorrow.

I’ve had Sundara’s for a couple of weeks but finding them a bit of a pain to drive (long story) so I had a look around and saw the Hemp’s were highly regarded. The price was a bit steep though and I saw the 325X mentioned alongside the Hemp. Browsing some forums, watching some YouTube videos, and decided to place an order.

I’m a mix of excited and also hesitant, as typically I’ve tended towards bassier headphones in the past. But in the last few months I’ve been trying brighter headphones and started to appreciate less veil and more air. I understand Grado’s are pretty bright but the 325X tames it off a bit whilst adding some bass so … fingers crossed!

 

[funkymartyn]

Ordered the SR325X’s earlier and hopefully they’ll be with me tomorrow.

I’ve had Sundara’s for a couple of weeks but finding them a bit of a pain to drive (long story) so I had a look around and saw the Hemp’s were highly regarded. The price was a bit steep though and I saw the 325X mentioned alongside the Hemp. Browsing some forums, watching some YouTube videos, and decided to place an order.

I’m a mix of excited and also hesitant, as typically I’ve tended towards bassier headphones in the past. But in the last few months I’ve been trying brighter headphones and started to appreciate less veil and more air. I understand Grado’s are pretty bright but the 325X tames it off a bit whilst adding some bass so … fingers crossed!

You will be fine with these 325. And not much more money than the normal 325. And you can pick up some different pads to change the sound, and comfort fit for little money. They can feel heavier than the plastic range of grado. But if using only indoors , shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Stevko]

where to buy the new 325x in europe for a normal price?
in my country they cost 560USD

 

[DagsJT]

You will be fine with these 325. And not much more money than the normal 325. And you can pick up some different pads to change the sound, and comfort fit for little money. They can feel heavier than the plastic range of grado. But if using only indoors , shouldn't be a problem.

Yep, ordered the Geekria G Cush pads along with the headphones as I believe they work really well.

where to buy the new 325x in europe for a normal price?
in my country they cost 560USD

Amazon UK has various third party sellers selling them for £330 or so. Not sure if they ship to Europe but worth a look.